Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-06-02

strolled about, he proving most de-
voted teacher and she remarkably
attentive pupil But il any one hai
been near 10 listen to the conversation
he would have discovered that the
subject. in some subtle manner, drift
ed into that dangeronsly-fascinating
tonic which causes the cheeks to flush,
the eyes to grow tender and the pulsa'
tious Of the heart to become pellcious
throbbings. Yes, they we're in love,
and the minutes flew by UNDECIDED as
they conned the pages of the story Old
yet ever new.
All too soon the sky cleared, and
Mr.. More came to say that he must
proceed on his journey. Ruby longed
to return home and indulge the new
and inde6nable sensation that had
taken possession of her; but, fearing
the raillery of her uncle and cousin,
she endeavored 10 take her part i'll the
desultory conversation. She was re-
lieved to find that Ellen was herself
too much preoccupied to notice her
pensIveness.
Returning home in time for late
dinner, Ruby pleaded extreme fatigue
as an excuse to escape to her room
Here she reviewed with glowing
cheeks the dialogue of the afternoon
and fell asleep to continue it in her
dreams.
The next evening Emory and Frank
called as usual. AS it was clear,
bright night, they took their chairs
out upon the veranda. After talking
for awhile, Frank requested Ruby to
get her shawl and walk with him along
the river. She complied, but with q
futtering heart, for she anticipated
the declaration which followed.
DO you know why I asked you to
walk?' said he abruptly, after they had
proceeded for time in silence.
'To see the reflection of the sky up
on the water? Isn't it beautiful said
Ruby, but keeping her eyes turned
away from him.
Yes, the night is glorious. But that
is not the reason. | wished to make a
confession. To confess that | have
dared to look with mortal affection on
an angel of beauty and goodness. That
I have dared to wish to shrine her IN
my own home. Worse than all, that
even have dared to hope that this
bright being looks not unkindly on
my presumption Am | bold beyond
forgiveness? Do mistake that avert
ed look? You do not take your hand
from my arm Will you allow me to
guide you through life as well as along
this pleasant shore? May | claim this
little hand as mine? Will you be my
wife my own precious wife?
Slowly she placed her hand in his.
He clasped it close and raised it to his
lips for one long, passionate kiss, then
drew her into his arms.
The happiest time of their lives had
come. And it was true happiness,
for each worthy of the other.
Ruby was the daughter of sensible
parents who had trained their child to
domestic as we'll as social duties Tn
der the direction of her Yankee moth
er, she dad become an excellent house
keeper, while her father had been able
fully to crafty her thirst for hook
knowledge. Added to this solid
foundation were the graceful accom-.
.plishments and brilliant, though good
natured wit, that ever drew around
her an admiring circle. Her DISPOSE
tion was naturally warm and lmpul'
sive, but generally sound judgment
gave her proper self-contorl. She was
frank and honest. Contact with the
world had not yet taught her to hide
her better feelings under mask
There was, therefore, no coquetting
with the object of her affection. She
gave her hand freely, though trembl.
ingly, to the one who had possessed
her heart for weeks.
| I16r lOV0T was d CkuO OouuAOAhOA
chivalrous, warm hearted and warm,
headed. His lofty form and dignifed
bearing commanded respect, while his
winning courtesy and true manliness
gained him speedy place in the
hearts of his associates.
Frank urged an immediate union.
Emory and Ellen we're to be married
in a few weeks and he thought there
might as we'll be double wedding.
That is impossible. We must first
ask my parents consent. l could not
marry any one without that. Then
am an only child, and they never
would hear to my marrying away from
home
But, darling, your parents know
our family well. I shall write to then
tonight. Beside, you are at YOU
own uncle's house, and your fathel
and mother might come here. The!
would thus, also, escape long cold
Northern winter.
sYes, but how could l get ready il
that timer I think we had bette
walt until spring. will return hom'
next week, consult mamma and papa
|, and give you an answer as soon as pos